Sec. 2. An action may be filed in the county:
(1) where the plaintiff resides; or
(2) where the accident or collision occurred;
at the election of the plaintiff. Service of process shall be made on the secretary of state in accordance with Trial Rule 4.10 of the Indiana Rules of Trial Procedure, together with the fee set forth in IC 23-0.5-9-56. The service is sufficient service upon the person if notice of service and a copy of the process are immediately sent by registered mail to the defendant and the defendant's return receipt is appended to the original process and filed in the court.
[Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-2-2.5-2.]
As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.29. Amended by P.L.177-2019, SEC.34.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure
Article 33. Commencement of Action: Service of Process
Chapter 3. Service of Process on Nonresident Motor Vehicle Operators
34-33-3-3. Refusal of Defendant to Claim Registered Mail; Affidavit; Fee
34-33-3-4. Death of Nonresident Before Commencement of Action
34-33-3-5. Death of Nonresident After Commencement of Action